1C Company

Company Profile:

1C-SoftClub is the leading publisher, developer, localizer and distributor of computer and video games in Russia, Eastern and Central Europe. 1C-SoftClub is the key partner for many top international publishers and has its own development and localization facilities capable of delivering products for all modern game platforms.

1C-SoftClub is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal developments include such brands as IL-2 Sturmovik and Theatre of War. 1C-SoftClub works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and consoles including titles like Hard Truck 2/King of the Road, Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Faces of War, Men of War series, Perimeter, Fantasy Wars, Death to Spies, King’s Bounty: The Legend and King’s Bounty: Armored Princess.

1C Publishing EU s.r.o. is a branch of 1C-SoftClub, based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company releases high-quality PC games from the leading Russian and Central European developers through its global network of independent distribution partners. The company was founded in April 2002 as CENEGA PUBLISHING, a publishing division of CENEGA N.V. CENEGA PUBLISHING main releases included UFO series (UFO: Afterlight, UFO: Aftershock, UFO: Aftermath), El Matador and other well-known titles. In May 2005 1C Company, the largest developer, publisher and distributor of software and interactive products in Russia, CIS and the Baltic states, acquired 100 percent of CENEGA Distribution Group and CENEGA PUBLISHING. In May 2007 CENEGA PUBLISHING was renamed to 1C Publishing EU.

1C UK office (1C UK Ltd) focuses on assisting Western companies distribute their titles in the fast growing Eastern European markets and bringing 1C’s titles from Eastern Europe to both the Western European and North American markets. 1C UK also handles all IHV, OEM and Online Distribution channels.

1C Asia-Pacific Limited is a branch company of 1C-SoftClub responsible for promotion and publishing of its games in APAC region. Its head office is located in Beijing, China. The company aims to leverage on the potential of ever-growing markets of the region, and to pave the way for 1C’s further business developments in Asia.

1C-SoftClub’s portfolio reaches an impressive amount of such PC and console titles to be released in 2010-2011 as Rig’n’Roll, King’s Bounty: Crossworlds, Reign: Conflict of Nations, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, Men of War: Assault Squad, Captain Blood and many others.

For each product released 1C-SoftClub supports its distribution partners and media with marketing and PR assets and merchandise, sales and publicity resources as well as other unique materials required. The company also attends and supports all major trade and video gaming events.